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Maiden · 30 October 2020, 03:04 AM

Hi all, I recently acquired a minty DJ 41 on jubilee. My daily wear is a gold sub 16618 ln and I have owned several other Rolex models. I am interested in branching out from Rolex and since I have t really bonded with the DJ I am considering a trade.

The trade would be my 126300 for a BNIB Girard Perregaux Laureato Blue Dial 42 mm. Straight up trade from a trusted seller.

So what do you guys think? I know at the end of the day it’s my decision but value opinions and thoughts.

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ap1 · 30 October 2020, 03:25 AM

I think the GP is a fine looking watch. And in a vacuum I prefer it. As with most deals when letting go of the Rolex, I’d be sure you know it’s a keeper. I’m guessing the residual is lower on the GP while the Rolex seems bulletproof on depreciation. And no, I’m not an investment buyer

Maiden · 30 October 2020, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I think the GP is a fine looking watch. And in a vacuum I prefer it. As with most deals when letting go of the Rolex, I’d be sure you know it’s a keeper. I’m guessing the residual is lower on the GP while the Rolex seems bulletproof on depreciation. And no, I’m not an investment buyer

Thanks you are right, I'm not an investment buyer either but need to be cognizant of the residuals. The GP retails for $11200 so I would be getting a significant "discount" on that price based on the trade value but yeah the value of the GP will drop like a stone if I go to resell

ap1 · 30 October 2020, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

Thanks you are right, I'm not an investment buyer either but need to be cognizant of the residuals. The GP retails for $11200 so I would be getting a significant "discount" on that price based on the trade value but yeah the value of the GP will drop like a stone if I go to resell

Did you consider alpine eagle from Chopard?

Maiden · 30 October 2020, 04:01 AM

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Did you consider alpine eagle from Chopard?

Yes I had a look, beautiful watch, I like the aesthetics of the GP more.

ap1 · 30 October 2020, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

Yes I had a look, beautiful watch, I like the aesthetics of the GP more.

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Lamontsanders · 30 October 2020, 04:19 AM

I like the look of that GP a lot. I think that's a pretty reasonable straight up trade.

ChetBaker · 30 October 2020, 06:20 AM

I’d do the trade. That Rolex has nothing on the GO except the label.

Watchflair · 30 October 2020, 06:46 AM

Did you try the GP on? If so thoughts on the feel compared to the DJ?

Soarer · 30 October 2020, 07:05 AM

The GP looks gorgeous.

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slcbbrown · 30 October 2020, 12:59 PM

As a 40 year Rolex wearer, I'd much prefer the GP. IMO, discussion of "residual value, investment, etc." is horsepucky compared to knowing which watch you will enjoy more.

Get the watch that you will want to wear.

dchang81 · 30 October 2020, 01:39 PM

If you haven’t bonded with it then I’d definitely consider the trade. Have you handled the GP? For 8k it’s a relative bargain but yea if you don’t bond with it either you’re gonna have a hard time selling. I was considering one but seemed redundant in my collection. There’s nothing particularly rare about the date just to pick one back up down the road too if you change your mind. GP is one of those brands that has a lot of respect but terrible resale. I remember when I was looking at MbF years ago they used GP for their movement.

WatchEater666 · 30 October 2020, 03:34 PM

GP is an objectively better watch.

p_mcgee · 30 October 2020, 08:11 PM

Laureato is beautiful, especially in person, but for me I feel like the design is a little too close to a Royal Oak (with a Nautilus bracelet). I think some other blue watches with integrated dials are more distinctive, like the Alpine Eagle or Zenith Defy.

rolexfanforlife · 30 October 2020, 09:05 PM

Go for GP!

Maiden · 31 October 2020, 02:31 AM

Hi all, update, the trade is made! I will update with a new incoming thread, hopefully mid next week. Thanks all.

rolexfanforlife · 31 October 2020, 03:42 AM

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Hi all, update, the trade is made! I will update with a new incoming thread, hopefully mid next week. Thanks all.

Congrats!! Looking forward to incoming pics

Pw92676 · 31 October 2020, 04:24 AM

I like the GP but personally wouldn’t make this trade. If you dont wear the DJ then it’s certainly not a bad option. If possible I’d recommend trying on the GP in person first though to make sure it’s the right one for you.

Edit: just saw you made the trade. Disregard my thoughts. Enjoy the new watch and post pics!

vman · 31 October 2020, 04:42 AM

GP all the way.

30 October 2020, 03:04 AM	#1
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Trade Advice Hi all, I recently acquired a minty DJ 41 on jubilee. My daily wear is a gold sub 16618 ln and I have owned several other Rolex models. I am interested in branching out from Rolex and since I have t really bonded with the DJ I am considering a trade. The trade would be my 126300 for a BNIB Girard Perregaux Laureato Blue Dial 42 mm. Straight up trade from a trusted seller. So what do you guys think? I know at the end of the day it’s my decision but value opinions and thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

30 October 2020, 04:19 AM	#7
Lamontsanders "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: OH Posts: 712	I like the look of that GP a lot. I think that's a pretty reasonable straight up trade. __________________ Rolex: 114060, 116600, 116610LV, 116660 JC, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 326934 x 2, 16520, 16660 x 2, 16800, 16030 Tudor: BB Pro, Pelagos LHD, P01 VC: 4500v

30 October 2020, 06:46 AM	#9
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,873	Did you try the GP on? If so thoughts on the feel compared to the DJ? __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

30 October 2020, 07:05 AM	#10
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,075	The GP looks gorgeous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

30 October 2020, 09:05 PM	#15
rolexfanforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub Posts: 963	Go for GP! __________________ GS: SBGP017; Omega: PO diamond; RM: 67-02 (Green); Rolex: 16710, 16520, 116509 (TMOP), 116520, 5513, 1680, 16013 (Tiffany stamped), 116610LV, 124300 x 2 (Celebration; Green), 126719BLRO (Meteorite), 226570 (polar) Oyster Quartz; Tag: Monaco; VC: Patrimony!

30 October 2020, 03:25 AM	#2
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,034	I think the GP is a fine looking watch. And in a vacuum I prefer it. As with most deals when letting go of the Rolex, I’d be sure you know it’s a keeper. I’m guessing the residual is lower on the GP while the Rolex seems bulletproof on depreciation. And no, I’m not an investment buyer

30 October 2020, 06:20 AM	#8
ChetBaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 536	I’d do the trade. That Rolex has nothing on the GO except the label.

30 October 2020, 12:59 PM	#11
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	As a 40 year Rolex wearer, I'd much prefer the GP. IMO, discussion of "residual value, investment, etc." is horsepucky compared to knowing which watch you will enjoy more. Get the watch that you will want to wear.

30 October 2020, 01:39 PM	#12
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,041	If you haven’t bonded with it then I’d definitely consider the trade. Have you handled the GP? For 8k it’s a relative bargain but yea if you don’t bond with it either you’re gonna have a hard time selling. I was considering one but seemed redundant in my collection. There’s nothing particularly rare about the date just to pick one back up down the road too if you change your mind. GP is one of those brands that has a lot of respect but terrible resale. I remember when I was looking at MbF years ago they used GP for their movement.

30 October 2020, 03:34 PM	#13
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,644	GP is an objectively better watch.

30 October 2020, 08:11 PM	#14
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	Laureato is beautiful, especially in person, but for me I feel like the design is a little too close to a Royal Oak (with a Nautilus bracelet). I think some other blue watches with integrated dials are more distinctive, like the Alpine Eagle or Zenith Defy.

31 October 2020, 02:31 AM	#16
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Hi all, update, the trade is made! I will update with a new incoming thread, hopefully mid next week. Thanks all. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

31 October 2020, 04:24 AM	#18
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,123	I like the GP but personally wouldn’t make this trade. If you dont wear the DJ then it’s certainly not a bad option. If possible I’d recommend trying on the GP in person first though to make sure it’s the right one for you. Edit: just saw you made the trade. Disregard my thoughts. Enjoy the new watch and post pics!

31 October 2020, 04:42 AM	#19
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	GP all the way. __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

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